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The logistics systems used by the US military during the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) are insufficient for a conflict with a peer or near-peer adversary.
Tens of thousands of drones are being actively used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, both sides have used commercial cellular networks as a force multiplier and as a means for targeting missile strikes against each other.
There is a growing consensus that the future of warfare will be dominated by low-cost, attritable systems and other asymmetric capabilities.
The US defense strategy should shift from investing in a small number of expensive, "exquisite" systems towards developing capabilities for asymmetric warfare.
The Department of Defense and its innovation ecosystem are ineffective at terminating underperforming programs, allowing unsuccessful "zombie programs" to continue receiving funding.
A significant "valley of death" exists in the defense acquisition process for scaling successful startup pilot programs from the $1-2 million phase to mid-size contracts.
The frequent rotation of officers and personnel within the Department of Defense creates a lack of continuity that hinders the progress of long-term technology and innovation programs.
The US Air Force's acquisition programs are considered broken and outdated for the current pace of technology.
The military logistics sector previously lacked focus from major technology companies, creating a market opportunity for new startups like Rune.
Off-the-shelf consumer drones available for $500-$1,000 now possess capabilities superior to military drones that cost $50,000-$100,000 in the 2007-2008 timeframe.
Traditional, large-scale military defense systems like missiles and lasers were initially ineffective against the threat of small, low-cost drones.